Can someone tell which Enfield Model

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   Hi, can anyone tell me the Model of my Enfield? Made by BSA, all numbers matching.I have several pics of markings I can provide. Looking for a more expert opinion. Is this a variant of a No.1 Mrk III ? 

Here is a pic with a lot of markings. I've found some but not others

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redhawksports Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February 19 2024 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote redhawksports Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Can someone tell which Enfield Model Posted: February 19 2024 at 11:13am
	Hi, can anyone tell me the Model of my Enfield? Made by BSA, all numbers matching.I have several pics of markings I can provide. Looking for a more expert opinion. Is this a variant of a No.1 Mrk III ? Here is a pic with a lot of markings. I've found some but not others

SW28fan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: July 02 2007 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 3389	Post Options Post Reply Quote SW28fan Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 19 2024 at 2:21pm
	It started life as a No1 Mark III but has be made into a hunting rifle by cutting down the stock
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	What is stamped on the wristsocket under the bolt handle? You have either a No1Mk111 or No1Mk111* that has been, "Sporterized."

redhawksports Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February 19 2024 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote redhawksports Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 19 2024 at 2:51pm
	The only thing stamped on the clamp or band around the stock is "B.S.A Co". The bolt knob has markings on it and the disc on the stock is marked S.A.A.F with a number I can't read

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	from the pics I'd say a No1 MkIII* The Volley sights, & magazine cutoff are not present. The handguards (top wood) are also gone. The "U" (broad arrow)? "->" stamps might be "Union of South Africa" property marks. & the Brit civilian proofs (crown over BNP) Birmingham Proof House stamps, mean sold into the civilian market in the U.K.
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

redhawksports Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February 19 2024 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote redhawksports Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 19 2024 at 3:02pm
	Thanks for the response. Was it sporterized possibly by BSA or did a lot of companies get their hands on these and change the stock? It looks to be the original stock with the brass butt plate and stamped disc on the stock but I know nothing about these rifles and just picked this one up.

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	That is more likely than not to have been sporterized by a previous owner.

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 19 2024 at 3:13pm
	Most were done by "Bubbah" on the kitchen table There were places doing "sporter conversions" of various qualities though, notably "Gibbs Arms Co", Not to be confused With "F.W. Gibbs & co." "Navy Arms" was another & "Santa Fe" a third.
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

redhawksports Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February 19 2024 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote redhawksports Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 19 2024 at 4:06pm
	Thanks everyone. That gives me a great start. Appreciate the time and feedback.

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	by the right wrist i would hazard a BSA commercial rifle , there is no military cypher or model designation ,

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 20 2024 at 10:39am
	Yes probably BSA Commercial. BUT No guarantee it wasn't sold as original full stock military configuration & then sported later. Such rifles were a standard option from the factory at the time! My, slightly dubious, evidence of this conjecture is the possible The "U" (broad arrow)? "->" stamp on the breech.
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)